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November 20, 2023

Get Ahead of 2024 Bank Fee Increases Now

Banks are beginning to announce their annual pricing and fee increases, and the new costs will go into effect on January 1, 2024. The hikes could be steeper than usual,

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October 5, 2023

FedEx 2024 General Rate Increase: The Key Takeaways

This article first appeared in Multichannel Merchant on Sept. 11, 2023 Written by: Paul Yaussy Effective January 1, 2024, FedEx Express package and freight standard list rates for U.S., U.S.

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October 5, 2023

The 4 Types of 3PLs and How to Determine Which is Right For Your Business

A whopping 90% of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. rely on at least one third-party logistics (3PL) provider to help with their logistics needs. This statistic, from an Amstrong

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October 5, 2023

Peak and Demand Surcharges Considerations for Your Holiday Shipping Matrix

This article first appeared in Total Retail on Sept. 26, 2023 Written by: Gordon Glazer USPS will not raise pricing by applying a peak season surcharge this holiday season. Wait,

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October 4, 2023

Technology Meets the Moment: Zero Knowledge in Telecom Blockchain

MEF in partnership with Sage Management, Inc., the telecom and blockchain division of SIB, is piloting a revolutionary blockchain-based subscription service for automating the SLA reporting process. This pilot is

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October 2, 2023

SLA Automation Project Delivers Big Wins for Buyers and Sellers

MEF in partnership with Sage Management, Inc., the telecom and blockchain division of SIB, is piloting a revolutionary blockchain-based subscription service for automating the SLA reporting process. This pilot is